Tuesday, July 10, 2012
It's 7-Eleven's 85th birthday and the convenience store is celebrating by giving away free 7.11oz. Slurpee's from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 11.
Slurpee lovers across the U.S. will be thrilled to know the frozen treats will be given away Wednesday, July 11, to celebrate 7-Eleven's 85th birthday. The icy refreshments will be free from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. at 7-Eleven stores across the country, including those in Winnetka, Wilmette, Glencoe and Northbrook. To join in the festivities, you can download birthday apparel including miniature bowties, hair bows and party hats at Slurpee.com. Big Summer Sweeps’ game pieces also can be found on products throughout the stores, where prizes such as a VIP trip package to the football championship or a BMW Motorbike F800 can be won through the end of August. 7-Eleven has been giving away Slurpees since 2002, and plan to give away up to 7-…
Friday, November 11, 2011
Want to find the most affordable places to fill up around the North Shore? Patch has you covered.
Need to fuel up for the week? Here are some of the cheapest gas prices we found around the North Shore. If you see a gas price that is not listed here, please let us know. Many times the prices change quickly or the websites we use as sources are not updated frequently enough. Where did you find the cheapest gas? Let us know on Facebook!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Our national addiction gets its day.
Today is National Coffee Day, a day to celebrate the one addiction most of us seem to share—that need for a daily dose (or three) of caffeine. Caribou Coffee, Thornton's Gas Stations, Krispy Kreme locations and 7-Eleven are giving away free or discounted coffee this morning. As you hunt down your free cup o’ joe, here are five things every bean aficionado should know. 1. Is “I need a cup of coffee to start my day” part of your daily vocabulary? You’re not alone. Three out of five Americans think that about their first morning cup, according to a coffee consumption survey commissioned by 7-Eleven. 2. Your career could dictate whether you’re more likely chug coffee during the day, according to a Dunkin’ Donuts/Career Builder survey. The top …
sherwin dubren
12:49 am on Sunday, November 13, 2011
All of our region's gas is overpriced! You can fill up in Kenosha Wisconsin for about $3.35 and Racine for about $3.31 per gallon. Not to mention southern Illinois with even cheaper gas. All this explanation about expensive special formulas doesn't wash with me. Taxes are way too high, but don't account for these differences. We are geting ripped off. more ›